The grant application accepts and reviews applications on a rolling basis throughout the year continuously.

Applicants are encouraged to highlight their equity efforts and accomplishments, emphasizing steps taken to serve marginalized communities in the Upper Blue area.

Support is available to charitable organizations aligning with the BSEAC's strategies and demonstrating impact on the community through programs, initiatives, and events. Priority investments are directed towards organizations with stable financial and programmatic capacity, strong leadership, and measurable results.

BSEAC's strategies include: 

• Celebrate Diversity
• Community Education & Influence
• Community Outreach & Engagement
• Immigration Rights & Advocacy
• Civic Engagement
   

To maintain fairness and equal opportunity, agencies can submit grant applications three times a year, applicants are invited to submit proposals with a funding request not exceeding $2,500.

To ensure your eligibility for the Breckenridge Social Equity Advisory Commission Grant, please review the following guidelines:

• Applicants must be a tax-exempt 501(c)(3) organization according to IRS regulations or a qualified government entity.
• Be registered as a Colorado nonprofit organization with the Colorado Secretary of State and be organized in the State of Colorado.
• Organizations must be in or actively engaged in programming serving the people of Breckenridge and/or the Upper Blue River area.
• Each agency is eligible to apply for this grant up to three times annually.

Ineligible Requests:

• Political campaigns or advocacy for specific issues or candidates.
• Religious programs requiring membership in a specific religion or promoting a particular faith. Faith-based organizations must be inclusive and open to all community members.
• Programs or projects that have already been completed.
• Support directly allocated to staff salaries.
• If the organization received past support, a Final Report is required.

The BSEAC grants subcommittee will assess applications for completeness and make recommendations to the Commission based on criteria such as alignment with BSEAC's strategies, sound fiscal management, demonstrated impact or past success, community benefit, and the avoidance of duplicating existing programs or services.

Final grant decisions will be made by the Commission and communicated within 60 days of the application deadline. Significant changes to the program or event from the original application must be communicated to the Town.

 BSEAC Grant Application (Fillable)

BSEAC Grant Application - Guidelines

BSEAC Grant Review Guide